I'm looking into doing an AD build for a truck used for my construction business that will be equal parts for work and for show.I expect to basically use an AD cab and body and mount it to a more modern frame and drive train.

I expect to strip the cab down bare and get to work on it.I will have it media blasted and then figure out what I have.

Well,what can I expect?What will I most likely have to replace and patch in?What patch panels are available? Is there any reason to be optimistic about the condition of things?

I haven't bought anything yet.I haven't yet begun actively looking.I just want to get an idea of the things that I will definitely be replacing,body wise,no matter how much searching I do.

From the cab on back,I will fabricate the bed.I'm not really interested in frame or running gear.Just want to know what I will be getting in to.I'm in the Northeast,so the chances of finding something decent locally,body-wise,is probably less than most other places.

Thank you for any advice I can get.